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Welcome to St Leonards-on-Sea, a seaside town with a lot of front! Over a mile of wide promenade with unspoiled vistas out to sea on one side, and facing that view, gorgeous terraces, a square, gardens and avenues snaking down hills. The area has long attracted visitors and artists for its lovely surroundings and its ethereal quality of light. Today a wave of creative entrepreneurs has discovered that this town is a great place to ‘eat, live, love’ and to create, work and shop! St Leonards-on-Sea has an enviable mix of bold new businesses and niche ideas side by side with an established community of knowledgeable
COVER IMAGES: ‘V’ from Love Cafe; ‘E’ from Plenty; ‘R’ from Kick’s Barbers; ‘Y’ from Philip Oakley Illuminations; swimming costume from La La Rookh & photographed by Alun Callender; crockery from charity shops; cake from Post Office Tea Rooms; lobster from Azur; dog from St Leonards Glass; basket and dress from SHOP; mannequin from the Garment Rail Centre. VERY St Leonards-on-Sea is supported by Hastings Borough Council Printed in St Leonards by Hastings Print Company: www.hastings-print.co.uk VERY St Leonards-on-Sea would like to thank ALL the local people who have supported this publication, the advertisers, the interviewees – Deborah Bowness and K Avery-Stallion – and everyone who has offered their advice and suggestions. We hope you find this magazine an appropriate celebration of our special town!
independent shops and family run businesses that span generations. It’s a recipe flavoured with international spice, a dollop of seaside sauciness, a taste not overpowered by overegging the ‘twee’, a bit rough and raw, sometimes eye watering, but well seasoned by a diverse community and it always results in an interesting dish. St Leonards-on-Sea has several shopping hot spots. Don’t be surprised to find several ideas in one place, such as an opticians in a café or a combo dog biscuits, felted crafts and web design shop. When you want to take a break from work and shopping, there are delightful eateries to enjoy… catch up on gossip, plan a project or just unwind, and there’s plenty of spots for a makeover or pamper.
www.verystleonards-on-sea.co.uk
Azur at the Marina Pavilion The perfect place to watch the sun go down… meals, light bites, cold beer, ice cream, fresh lobster
MEDITERRANEAN STYLE RESTAURANT, BEACH VIEW BALCONY, BEACH LEVEL BISTRO & FUNCTION ROOMS FOR WEDDINGS, CONFERENCES & PRIVATE PARTIES
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Telephone: 01424 447461